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Patron Saint of hospitals (proclaimed on 22 June 1886 by Pope Leo XIII)

Saint John of God is the patron saint of hospitals (proclaimed on 22 june 1886 by pope leo xiii).

Saint John of God

Saint John of God

Feast: March 8

Saint John of God, also known as Giovanni di Dio, Juan de Dios, and Juan Ciudad, was born on March 8, 1495, in Montemoro Novo, Evora, Portugal. His early life was spent working as a shepherd in the...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint John of God

Dear Saint John of God, you who have been chosen as patron of hospitals (proclaimed on 22 june 1886 by pope leo xiii), we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of hospitals (proclaimed on 22 june 1886 by pope leo xiii). Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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